Haiti Relief

We have teamed up with Pastor Ted Lyke from

Christian Life Fellowship

and created video that was placed on

Youtube for disaster relief in Haiti.

Just when we think we have it so rough,

we get a glimpse of what hard times are really about.

If you can forward this link to anyone & everyone that can help.

See below for the information Pastor Ted has sent me.

Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwlpKjfyRAU

God Bless you all,

David Rodriguez

239.297.1261

www.jaz-marphotography.com

P.S. the quality of the video was lessen when placed on Youtube, but if you need a copy of the DVD you can contact me via email or phone - Thanks David

Below is the sent by Pastor Ted Lyke

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My Church is working with several other ministries including, Hope for Haiti, Naples Rotary, The Christian Chamber, Missions With Out Borders, on a Food Relief day for the starving people of Haiti , Almost 1 million homeless from this years storms.

Ted Lyke

The People of Haiti are starving. You’re invited to help!

On Sat. Nov 8th 2008, at Christian Life Fellowship Church, we will be packaging 285,000 meals to fill up a 40 foot container of food to ship to Haiti.

We need $40,000.00 to fund the project, currently we have about $25,0000.00 committed. Tax Deductable Gifts can be made out to CLF Church:

Memo Food for Haiti.

We are also looking for some needed hard goods (Tables Etc) and 3 shifts of 320 volunteers each (This would be great family service event for children 10

and up, or JR or SR high youth groups to come as a team)

This is a list of needs Necessary items:

(46) rectangular 6' tables (have 6, need 40)

(20) rectangular 8' tables (have 3, need 17)

(3) pallet jacks

one fork lift for Friday and Saturday

(4) sheets of 1/4" plywood

20 people for Friday set up

300-320 people per each 2 hour shift

9-11AM 12-2 PM 2:30 – 4:30 PM on Sat Nov 8th

20 people for Saturday clean up 4:30 – 6:00PM

Location:

Christian Life Fellowship Church

1200 SW 20th Ave.

Cape Coral, Florida 33991239

283-2299 Ask for Lily

Or call the project coordinator

Jim Somers @ (239) 246-8910

Stand in the Rain

Isaiah 40:31 says,
But they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles: they shall run and not be weary: and they shall walk , and not faint.

O.K so here it is, I’m getting raw and personal . There is a song I sometimes hear on the radio. The lyrics go something like this,
so stand in the rain,
stand your ground
stand up when it all comes crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won’t drown
And one day, what’s lost can be found
You stand in the rain
Well right now in our lives everything has come crashing down. My beautiful mother died 4wks ago from a self inflicted gunshot wound, something I always feared. The past few weeks have been at times unbelievable, unbearable and just down right crushing. I know where my hope lies, but my heart can’t see past the grief. Some days I just want to run and never stop to look back. But then I see my girls trying to understand why their mema is gone,

and I realize I’ve got to be strong for them.
Many things have also died along with my mom. My understanding of how I fit into a not so blended family, and the loss of my moms personal possessions. These issues have complicated an already devastating time and saddened and grieved me in ways that are indescribable. My heart continues to struggle with these and a host of other things. But, I believe through it all my God is still in control! I know that even though I don’t feel or see it now that my pain will be turned into beauty, and all that’s been lost will be restored. Psalm 147:3 tells me that, He heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds. This is the promise I must hang on to. I also take great comfort in knowing that even though my mom took her own life, she was a believer in Jesus Christ. And that the pain, that caused her to make that life ending decision is now over, as she rests in the arms of her heavenly Father at peace. One day we’ll be together again, but until then I will continue to strive to live a life of honor and integrity.

One that brings glory and honor to my Father, And would make my mom proud!

Ralph Waldo Emerson has a poem that defines success, it reads like this.

To laugh often and much, To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others! To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

This is you mom! You succeeded the rest despite your struggle.

Love you always!

Jen

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Exchange Students

Well what an amazing 3 weeks it has been! We just said good-bye to our two foreign exchange students Jocelyn-from Taiwan, and Maria-from Spain. For these two young ladies it was the first time to the United States. They impacted our family in such a huge way, that they will forever be in our hearts. They tried every food that was placed in front of them without any gripes or complaints (that in itself should teach us all a lesson). Some of Jocelyn’s firsts were- cheeseburger and Cracker Jack’s at a baseball game, big breakfast on Saturdays at the Rodriguez family cooked by ours truly “Iron Chef David“, tie-died pancakes by Marisa, and Chili. Maria’s first were Chili, (kudos to Jennifer- my wife is a mean cook) Yogurt with granola, and gourmet potato chips. Jens health food stuff was very popular with both girls. Thank you Jennifer for looking out for our health!!- I do not say often enough- Thanks honey!!! But beyond that, our family prayed for weeks prior to them coming that this would just not be an experience that would come and go, but that we some how, some way would be able to share the love that Christ has so generously given to us. On their first Sunday here, we were able to go to church and let them both experienced what God’s family is all about. Later in the week I was able to share with them the salvation message, all because they asked why we let two strangers in our house to stay with us. God’s people ( that is all people ) are so special, if we would just let down our guard and put down our masks. If we would stop hiding behind these masks and truly get to know people, then we would build meaningful relationships and would see that we are all looking to fill that God shape hole that is in all of us.Our girls , Marisa & Jasmine, had roommates that were beyond fun. They played silly games, played music (Jonas Brothers – I think I was even singing this in my sleep- Thanks Rissy!! ) they read books, and played tag on the beach, while Jennifer and I did a family portrait session. They took in the students, as they were their own sisters. That was awesome to see!!!Last but certainly NOT least was Mother Hen, my honey Jennifer. WOW this woman is an awesome woman. She is the one that got them to the bus stop every morning @ 7:30am. Packed their lunch, made sure they had the things they needed for the day. Made an awesome dinner every night, and some how super naturally still kept our home front running as normal as usual. Not to mention she helped me with two photo shoots. She is a natural when it comes to this, and for that honey I love & thank you for ALL you do for us!!!!!!So with all this being said, the Rodriguez Family did two mission trips, without ever leaving the country. We are so thankful for the opportunity we had, and will definitely do it again.

Later- David (photos to come)

Do not play on the train tracks.

As many times as I tell my girls not to play on the train tracks, they just seem to get drawn to them. Just kidding, the nearest train tracks to our house is miles away. They were just having fun when they tagged along on a recent shoot. I love seeing them having fun together.

Ariana's First Communion

Recent Shoots

These are a few of Melissa's high school senior pics. Congratulations Melissa! May God continue to guide you as to enter the new chapter of your life.